In a material that holds groundwater, porosity:

A) controls the amount of water that can be stored
B) determines the composition of the cement between grains and clasts
C) does not depend on the size and shape of grains and clasts
D) is constant from one type of material to another

Porosity

The measure of void spaces in a material, indicating the capacity to hold fluids.

Groundwater

Water that is found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rocks, forming aquifers.

Cement

A powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, mixed with water to form mortar or mixed with sand, gravel, and water to make concrete.